# iTranscribe vs Audio Transcript

The clearest difference is ads: Audio Transcript at none against iTranscribe's shown. iTranscribe's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTranscribe sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Audio Transcript sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTranscribe ships an update every 2 weeks, Audio Transcript every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranscribe | Audio Transcript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscribe-audio-to-text/id1639842068/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 256 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TALENT ME TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639842070) | [Valeri Kluger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865160619) |

## What reviewers say

### iTranscribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscribe-audio-to-text/id1639842068)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into a powerful voice recorder and transcriber. It offers real-time transcription, translation, and advanced export options for various professional and academic needs. Manage, search, and share your audio and text efficiently.

**Highlights:** Voice recording, Real-time transcription, Synchronous translation, Fast audio transcription, Advanced export formats (TXT, SRT), Live captioning, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTranscribe Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe PRO | $12.49 | per month |
| iTranscribe Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| iTranscribe Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| iTranscribe PRO | $98.99 | per year |
| iTranscribe Pro | $98.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy transcriptions
- 👍 Useful and quick
- 🚀 Exceptional transcription
- 👍 Great tool
- 🚀 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transcription errors
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Incompatible with certain languages
- 🐛 Stopped working after a few months

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription errors
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility issues
- Unreliable performance
- Unresponsive customer support

**Requested features**

- Lifetime purchase option
- In-app transcription and captions
- Editing/deleting options
- Monthly subscription option
- Better export files and cues


### Audio Transcript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-transcript/id6757190479)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 — 60 min | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Version Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pack 2 — 60 min + AI | $4.99 | per month |
| Pack 3 - Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Version Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranscribe free?

iTranscribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Audio Transcript free?

Audio Transcript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do iTranscribe or Audio Transcript have ads?

iTranscribe shows ads; Audio Transcript does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTranscribe or Audio Transcript?

iTranscribe ships an update every 2 weeks, and Audio Transcript every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTranscribe was updated on October 2, 2026 and Audio Transcript on September 15, 2026.

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